How to Write a Press Release for your Sports Business

You’ve generated some buzz on social media, and have been communicating the change with your current clients. But, how can you really spread the word and share your good news with the community? One way to gain exposure is through a press release. Here’s how you can utilize this form of earned media and the key elements and steps to write an effective press release that captures media attention.

Tips for Creating a Membership Agreement (plus a free template!)

If you’re running memberships at your sports facility or training academy, it’s a good idea to create a membership agreement for your clients to sign. A membership agreement offers clarity, protection, and peace of mind for both your business and your members. Here are some tips for crafting an effective membership agreement template (plus a free template you can steal!)

3 Reasons Sports Facilities Fail (And How Yours Can Succeed)

Owning a sports facility can be a very profitable business. But unfortunately, not all sports facilities are successful. In addition to the upfront investment, running a facility comes with higher fixed costs which makes budgeting and financial planning extremely important.

3 Ways Upper Hand Helps Facilities Reinvest in Their Business

A strong sports management software does more than just save you time. Here are 3 ways sports facilities can reinvest in their business. In addition to improving the client experience at House of Hustle, reporting capabilities are also extremely important to Mark. As someone who juggles a number of different daily obligations, the ability to gain quick insights into the health of the business is critical.

Your Business, Your Way with Upper Hand

There’s no one-size-fits-all way to run your business. At Upper Hand, we give you the tools you need to run your business your way. Our customers can fully customize their memberships. And we mean from retail discounts, specific credit limits, event discounts and more. Mix and match or just include a few – it’s your choice.

3 Reasons Sports Facilities Choose Upper Hand (as told by The Office)

There’s more than one option for just about everything. Here are 3 reasons why Upper Hand is the management software for you. We understand it can be stressful to manage scheduling and potential conflicts. With Upper Hand’s resource management capabilities, you are able to allocate resources towards rentals, lessons or any type of internal programming, prevent double booking instances and maximize your sports facility’s capabilities by being able to see what resources are available, and create programs or rental options during that time.

Pro Tips: Navigating All-New Client Profile Pages

In our latest edition of The Huddle, we outline some commonly asked questions about our all-new client profile pages. To view “unpaid” sessions, select the “Schedule” tab from the client profile view. Using the drop-downs, you can view all upcoming and past sessions. Any session that is “unpaid” will have a red unpaid indicator next to the session.

5 Reasons Sports Facilities Choose Upper Hand

Building a business requires significant investment. Here’s why The Compound 256 chose Upper hand to manage their growing sports facility. Athletes from youth to professional levels are traveling up to 2 hours to train at The Compound. When Louis was evaluating his technology, he knew a business management software was an integral part of expanding his business. So, he needed a partner whose ability to scale and innovate aligned with those goals. This led Louis to Upper Hand.

Payment Plans vs Memberships: What’s the Difference?

In our latest edition of The Huddle, we outline the differences between payment plans and memberships. Payment plans and membership both have numerous benefits to both you and your clients. They offer flexibility and customizations that fit your business needs. So what are the differences?

Upper Hand Named Top Fitness Software Provider by Capterra

Upper Hand announced today that it has been named a top membership management software product by Capterra, an online service that helps organizations find the right software. Upper Hand was also named a Frontrunner for membership management software by SoftwareAdvice. FrontRunners are the top software products in a category, offering the best capability and value for small businesses based on their usability and customer satisfaction. This is the second consecutive Membership Management award win for the company.